1979 Honda Accord vs. 1978 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Horizon. (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1978 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Accord | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
